Too much power for care home managers under mental health reforms, warns Labour
Richard Wheeler and Josh Thomas, Press Association Political Staff The Bill aims to replace the current deprivation of liberty safeguards...
Paula
- Jul 1, 2020
- 2 min
Care review for thousands of patients with learning disabilities and autism
Luke Powell, PA The review comes after a report called for legislation to be overhauled to stop the ‘horrific’ detention of young people...
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Paula
- Jul 1, 2020
- 3 min
TEENAGER'S CONDITION LEADING TO DEATH CAUSED BY ANTIPSYCHOTIC DRUGS - INQUEST
Antipsychotic drugs caused a teenager to develop the rare condition which led to his death, an inquest has heard.
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Lennie
- Mar 29, 2019
- 2 min
Local MP continues the fight for Oliver’s legacy with mum Paula
The Member of Parliament for Kingswood Chris Skidmore recently met with local campaigner and mum Paula McGowan to discuss the Learning...
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Lennie
- Mar 28, 2019
- 1 min
James Ridley's Support
My name is James (Jim) Ridley, and I am a senior lecturer in nurse education specialising in supporting people with a learning...
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Paula
- Mar 19, 2019
- 3 min
A chance meeting in the back of a shuttle bus
It had been a long but thrilling 2 days but I was very tired when I climbed into the back of the shuttle bus from Birmingham...
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Paula
- Mar 16, 2019
- 2 min
Autistic adults are an expert by experience of Autism
As an Autism Advocate consultant, Mother to 2 Autistic daughters and a Autistic adult myself I know the power of change the Autistic...
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Paula
- Feb 19, 2019
- 2 min
Healthcare professionals need additional awareness so there is not another case like Oliver's
My name is Lauren Johnston & I’m a student Learning Disability Nurse. I’m currently on my final placement at The Royal Liverpool Hospital...
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Lennie
- Jan 25, 2019
- 3 min
Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust STOMP event
I am now at home after a thoroughly pleasant, and thought-provoking day, firstly meeting up with colleagues, Ian, Ricky, Andy and Francis...
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Lennie
- Jan 23, 2019
- 2 min
This is my story
It was a good few years ago when I was put into a Secure Hospital. I had lots of behavior problems and anger issues. They put me on lots...
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Paula
- Dec 21, 2018
- 4 min
There is no excuse in 2019 for staff anywhere not to have Autism training
This is my daughter Rachel who has Autism and asthma she’s now age 12 we are from Scotland Glasgow. She used to me the most happiest...
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